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The median house price in North Parramatta is $1.85m, with units at $700k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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North Parramatta has an estimated 12,713 residents, up from 12,064 at the 2021 Census — a change of 649 people, or 5.4%. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 2,412 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recently verified locations by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of North Parramatta has a projected population of approximately 12,713 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 649 people (5.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,064 residents. The modification is calculated from the resident population of 12,713, determined by AreaSearch through evaluating the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 55 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 2,412 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of North Parramatta in the top quartile of countrywide areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 5.4% expansion since the census is within 1.7 percentage points of the state figure (7.1%), showing healthy local growth indicators. Population expansion in the suburb of North Parramatta was mostly driven by overseas arrival gains, which accounted for approximately 83.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are applied. Demographic growth rates by age bracket from these files are also utilized across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. In terms of future demographics, a substantial population gain is anticipated, ranking the suburb of North Parramatta in the top quartile of analyzed locations, with the suburb of North Parramatta projected to add 3,812 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 30.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
186 new dwellings have been approved in North Parramatta over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 46, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated to local statistics, the suburb of North Parramatta averages approximately 37 residential building approvals annually, which sums to about 186 homes over the last 5 financial years. During the current financial year of FY-26, 43 approvals have been logged. As local population has decreased in recent times, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local needs, creating a balanced real estate environment with options for buyers, while new residences carry an average building cost of $546,000, showing that builders are targeting upscale buyers with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $95.4 million this financial year, demonstrating active commercial building trends. Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity in the suburb of North Parramatta is substantially lower, sitting 59.0% below the metropolitan average per person. This restricted flow of new housing generally supports stronger demand and values for existing properties, even though construction has picked up over recent years. This building rate is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature residential market and highlighting potential constraints on development. The breakdown of new residential approvals consists of 30.0% detached homes and 70.0% multi-unit attached dwellings. This emphasis on compact properties provides accessible entry points to the market, drawing interest from downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 250 residents for each approved dwelling, pointing to a low-density development profile. Future forecasts indicate the suburb of North Parramatta will add 3,812 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Under the current pace of construction, new housing options may fail to keep up with demographic growth, which could increase buyer rivalry and help push property values upward.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Parramatta
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Parramatta, worth an estimated $870 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $92.8 billion. 25 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 48 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area, with the most relevant initiatives being the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta Live Precinct, Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1), and Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct.
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Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta
A vibrant new residential precinct featuring 604 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 45-level towers, situated above a retail village hub and laneways. Located parkside in Parramatta's CBD with direct access to the new Parramatta Light Rail.
Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1)
A 42-hectare state-led urban renewal project transforming underutilised government land in North Parramatta into a health and innovation hub. A rezoning application was lodged with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and publicly exhibited from January to February 2025; it is now under departmental assessment. The precinct will be anchored by a new University of Sydney campus supporting up to 25,000 students, integrated with the Westmead Health and Innovation District. Plans deliver 2,500 new homes (5-10% affordable), 12,000 jobs by 2047, approximately 10.5 hectares of public open space including green corridors, and protect around 30 significant heritage buildings including the Parramatta Female Factory.Located on the Parramatta Light Rail line at the Ngara stop.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
Major NSW Government redevelopment program across the Westmead Health Precinct. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 has completed main works for the new 14-storey Wattle Paediatric Services Building, forecourt and car parking. Current precinct works include the $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex on Redbank Road, with construction underway, link bridge works progressing in 2026 and completion targeted for 2027. The precinct program also includes pathology, palliative care and specialist health infrastructure supporting Western Sydney.
Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package
The Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package is part of the 24km Sydney Metro West underground railway doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The AUD $2.16 billion contract awarded to the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium covers nine kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead, excavation of two new metro stations at Parramatta and Westmead, a stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde, and a precast segment manufacturing facility at Eastern Creek producing over 60,000 tunnel lining segments.TBM Betty completed the western tunnel drive, breaking through at Westmead Station in September 2025. Excavation works reached completion in December 2025, with remaining station civil and fitout works progressing ahead of the broader Sydney Metro West line opening.
West Grove
West Grove is a 100 million AUD mixed-use gateway development located directly opposite Westmead Train Station. The 14-storey precinct serves as an urban oasis within the Westmead Health and Innovation District, featuring a 108-room Vibe Hotel, a full-line Woolworths Metro, and four floors dedicated to A-grade healthcare and medical consulting suites. Additional amenities include a tavern, specialty retail, and a landscaped courtyard activated with restaurants and cafes.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is the City of Parramatta Council project transforming Horwood Place into a pedestrian and cycling green boulevard between George Street and Phillip Street. The project will permanently close part of Horwood Place to traffic and deliver wider paths, 38 mature native trees, more than 3000 shrubs and groundcover, rain gardens, seating, play and dining elements, and the 130 metre Ribbon social spine. It forms the central block of the wider Civic Link corridor connecting Parramatta Square, Sydney Metro West, Powerhouse Parramatta and the Parramatta River.Stage 1 Phillip Street early works are planned for 2026 and Stage 2 Horwood Place main works are forecast to continue through to the end of 2027, subject to site and weather conditions.
Parramatta Park Visitor Centre
Revitalisation and expansion of visitor facilities within the World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park. The project includes a modern visitor hub, interactive heritage exhibits, cafe facilities, and upgraded community amenities as part of a broader park improvement program.
8,026 residents of North Parramatta are employed, from a labour force of 8,337. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 76.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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North Parramatta displays a highly skilled labor pool where professional services hold a strong position, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 8,026 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (76.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 50.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare and social assistance, education and training, along with professional and technical services. The suburb of North Parramatta exhibits a distinct concentration in public administration and safety, with employment levels in this sector reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction fields employ only 6.6% of local workers, which is below the 8.6% share across Greater Sydney. Although local jobs exist, comparison of Census employment counts against the local population suggests many residents travel outside the suburb of North Parramatta for work. According to AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical regions, the period leading up to March 2026 saw employment climb by 4.0% alongside a 3.9% rise in the labour force, which helped maintain a steady unemployment rate. This outcome differs from what occurred in Greater Sydney, where both employment and the labour force grew by 1.9% and unemployment dropped slightly. For a look at anticipated demand in North Parramatta, one may consult Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts dated May-25. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid on local employment data to project future growth trends. National employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sectoral rates are applied to North Parramatta's current employment composition, local employment is projected to grow by 6.9% over five years and by 14.1% over ten years, keeping in mind that this is a basic weighting exercise meant for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Parramatta is $1,703 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $874 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,496 a year against an average of $63,619. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO records for the financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the suburb of North Parramatta recorded a median income of $51,496 and an average income of $63,619. These figures sit below national averages and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $56,810 (median) and $70,184 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show personal earnings at the 63rd percentile ($874 weekly), while household earnings are positioned at the 47th percentile.
Income distribution details show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 33.1% of the local population (4,208 individuals), which matches regional trends where 30.9% of residents fall into the same bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 79.8% of their income, ranking at the 43rd percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Parramatta had 4,663 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 24% detached houses and 58% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,054 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the suburb of North Parramatta at the time of the latest Census consisted of 24.3% separate houses and 75.7% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Sydney where separate houses made up 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of North Parramatta stood at 17.7%, falling behind the metropolitan Sydney rate, while the remaining properties were either being paid off under a mortgage (26.5%) or rented (55.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,054, which is lower than the metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $390, compared to $470 across metro Sydney.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in the suburb of North Parramatta are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Parramatta counted 4,663 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,914 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 61.4% of all households in the suburb of North Parramatta, consisting of 28.2% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent households. The remaining 38.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 33.5% and group share houses making up 5.0%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.6% of adults in North Parramatta hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,813 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in the suburb of North Parramatta are high, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Practical and technical qualifications are also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificate credentials (14.8%). Enrolment rates are high, with 30.8% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
This total includes 9.5% in primary schools, 7.1% in high schools, and 6.9% studying at tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Parramatta reaches 90 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 8,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks include 90 stops throughout the suburb of North Parramatta, providing bus and light rail options. These stops host 59 different routes, combining to provide 8,683 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 99 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of North Parramatta, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 68%, followed by trains at 12% and buses at 10%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per household, below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 50.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,240 runs per day across the network, which equates to about 96 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in North Parramatta report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are positive for residents in the suburb of North Parramatta, with mortality statistics and general wellness matching national levels. Common medical problems occur at low rates across the broader population, although they are higher than national averages among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 52% of the population, which is about 6,624 people, compared to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common conditions reported by local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.8 and 6.3% of the population. Conversely, 73.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 enjoy better than average health outcomes. The suburb of North Parramatta has 15.1% of its population aged 65 and over (1,919 people), and health outcomes for this senior cohort present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the younger segments of the population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.5% of North Parramatta residents were born overseas and 49.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (14.1%) and Australian (13.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of North Parramatta is highly multicultural, with 49.8% of the population speaking a language other than English in their homes, and 49.5% born in another country. The primary religion is Christianity, accounting for 49.9% of local residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 10.1% of the population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in the suburb of North Parramatta are Other at 21.1% (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), English at 14.1%, and Australian at 13.9%. There are also distinct concentrations of specific ethnic backgrounds, with Lebanese backgrounds representing 5.9% of the population (compared to 2.6% regionally), Korean at 2.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Indian at 8.1% (compared to 3.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Parramatta is 38. 28.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in the suburb of North Parramatta is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, the suburb of North Parramatta has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (18.3%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (9.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 7.5% to 8.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 10.4% to 11.5%, while the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 11.4% to 9.9%.
By 2041, demographic patterns are projected to shift, led by a 103% increase in the 75 to 84 age group (adding 591 people) to reach 1,164 from 572.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Parramatta
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,064 at the 2021 Census → 12,713 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13011). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.